Jillian Lauren is a renowned author, celebrated for her gripping true crime writing, memoirs, and novels. She is the mother of two sons and wife to Weezer's bassist, Scott Shriner. As a New York Times bestselling author, Lauren's literary talents have been widely recognized, with her books often translated into multiple languages.
Lauren's impressive writing portfolio includes the memoirs "Everything You Ever Wanted" and "Some Girls: My Life in a Harem," as well as the novel "Pretty." Her memoir "Some Girls" has garnered significant attention, detailing her time spent in the harem of the Prince of Brunei and being translated into an impressive eighteen languages.
Lauren's work has been published in prominent publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, The Paris Review, The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Elle, Flaunt Magazine, The Daily Beast, Salon, and many more. Her writing has also been anthologized in notable collections, including The Moth Anthology and True Tales of Lust and Love.
In addition to her literary accomplishments, Lauren is a skilled storyteller and performer. She regularly shares her stories with The Moth and appears at spoken word and storytelling events across the country. Lauren has also delivered a TEDx talk on adoption and identity at Chapman University in 2014.
With her upcoming true crime book on Samuel Little, Lauren is set to captivate readers once again with her exceptional writing abilities.
